Home Carers at Comfort Keepers are very mixed in many ways. Admittedly most are female but they are very mixed in terms of age profile and the reasons why they decided to become carers. What they do have in common is that they are caring, they are committed to their clients and they receive excellent […]

According to a study in the UK, women are much more affected by dementia than men for a number of reasons. Partly because women are seen as a natural carers for any family members requiring care and partly because women live longer than men. As a result, women are experiencing the emotional and physical stress […]

Looking after grandchildren can be good for your health but not if you overdo it! That’s the recent advice based on the research carried out by a Women’s Healthy Ageing Project. The research took mental and physical health into account and found that older women who are socially engaged (for example, meeting friends, working in […]

Have you ever wanted to write a book, write poetry or craft some poems? Maybe you have written in the past and stored them away in a drawer? Apart from the fact that writing has immense health benefits, there are now more writing classes and literary festivals available in Ireland than ever before. Whether you […]

Nursing Home or Home Care within your own home? Which is the best option for you? If you or a parent are requiring more help on a day to day basis, help with getting dressed and personal care, perhaps loneliness is becoming a factor, or fears over security, you may be wondering which is the […]